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School Leavers

Are you a young person who is about to leave, or has recently left school?

Foundation Learning covers a variety of highly supported, personalised learning pathways that enable students with SEND to progress into positive outcomes and develop the skills they need to live rich, meaningful lives.

Which path will you take?

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T Levels

T Levels combine classroom theory, practical learning and minimum of 315 hours industry placement.

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Vocational Courses

If you have a specific career in mind, or prefer practical ways of learning.

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Apprenticeships

Combine on-the-job training in the workplace with an employer and study at College to gain relevant qualifications.

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Foundation Learning

A mix of vocational study, tasters and English and maths.

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Careers Explorer

Find a job by sector or find careers based on your interests.

Your Study Programme

Support

You’ll have personal and group tutorials (called Goals) with your tutors, as well as further support from our highly skilled and dedicated team as needed.

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Work Experience Placements

Every student at College has the opportunity to undertake meaningful work experience activities during their time at College.

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NAVIGATE

Activities and experiences to develop skills through trips, visits, guest speakers, volunteering, enrichment, clubs and societies.

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English & Maths

You’ll continue to study English and Maths until you achieve a GCSE Grade 9-4. This will be timetabled to fit in alongside your course.

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School Leaver Courses

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Castleford College Facilities

State-of-the-Art Learning Facilities

We have first-rate learning facilities, ensuring that our students have the training and knowledge to operate industry standard equipment when they progress to their chosen career.

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On-site Starbucks

At Castleford College, there is a coffee shop on the first floor serving hot and cold food and drinks, including Starbucks coffee, for students and staff. There is also a large seating area for students to enjoy their food and drink, socialise and study.

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Study Areas

The College has study pods where our students can study independently or with friends in their own time. These are designed to be sound dampening so students can work peacefully.

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Enrichment Activities

When students want to wind down and enjoy their lunch breaks, they have access to multiple enrichment activities including the College's very own pool table.

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Support Services

As a College, we take pride in our student support services. Our reception welcomes student queries all day round.

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School Leaver Prospectus

Meet Our Students

LGV Driving

Scott

"The training was free and it meant that I would learn something completely new and hopefully get...

LGV Driving

John

"The course has been a good opportunity to reskill and has provided a stepping stone onto the Cat...

Alfie in the bricklaying workshop

Alfie

"The bricklaying workshop at College is my happy place and I really enjoy being able to work with...

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Jake

"The course has helped me progress through my career and I’m sure it will with many others."

Read More Meet Our Students

Student Support

Our support services are second to none and we are here to help you succeed.

Learn about our support services

Apply Now

Course applications can be made through our website or by a paper application.

Learn about the application process

Careers Explorer

Explore careers information and find out what a job involves and if it’s right for you.

Visit our Careers Explorer

Enrichment

We make our courses varied and interesting by packing in extra activities and opportunities.

Learn more about enrichment